Juneyao Airlines restarts direct Shanghai Pudong to Chiang Mai flights on 17 October 2026, giving golfers from Shanghai a non-stop route just before Chiang Mai's November to February peak golf season. The route last ran in March 2025. You no longer need to connect through Bangkok, but the late-night schedule changes how you plan your first and last days.
What exactly is changing on the Shanghai route?
AeroRoutes reported on September 28, 2026 that Juneyao will run the Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Chiang Mai (CNX) route with an Airbus A320 from 17 October 2026.
- Frequency: 4 times a week from 17 October, dropping to 3 times a week from 5 November 2026
- Outbound: HO1363 departs PVG 20:15, arrives CNX 00:30 the next day
- Return: HO1364 departs CNX 01:30, arrives PVG 06:20
For a golf group, the main gain is simplicity. One flight, one baggage check for your clubs, no domestic transfer in Bangkok and no risk of a missed connection.
Why does the timing suit a Chiang Mai golf trip?
November to February is peak golf season in Chiang Mai, with cooler, drier weather than the rest of the year. The restart lands just before that window opens.
Peak season also means tee sheets fill early, especially for weekend mornings at popular courses like Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai and Chiangmai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort. If you are flying in from Shanghai for November or December, book tee times when you book your flights.
How should you plan day one after a 00:30 landing?
After immigration and collecting your golf bags, expect a short night. Do not schedule an early tee time on day one.
- Arrange a driver who meets your flight, with space for golf bags, rather than relying on finding a ride after midnight.
- Tee off late morning or early afternoon on day one.
- Pick a course close to town for the first round. Chiang Mai Gymkhana Golf & Sports Club sits in the city and makes an easy, relaxed opener.
- Save the mountain drives for day two. Courses such as Chiangmai Highlands are better once you are rested.
How does the 01:30 return shape your last day?
The late departure works in your favour. Your final day is a full day in Chiang Mai, so you can fit in a morning round, lunch and dinner before heading to the airport late in the evening.
Two things to arrange in advance:
- Keep your room or book a late checkout so you can shower and pack clubs after golf.
- Book the airport run for late evening, giving yourself time to check in bags before the 01:30 departure. Check terminal details with Chiang Mai International Airport before you travel.
You land back in Shanghai at 06:20. Plan a quiet day afterwards rather than going straight into work.
Which packages fit a Shanghai departure?
The three-a-week schedule from November favours trips built around the flight days. We fit the package to your arrival and departure dates.
- Weekend Warrior: 3 nights, 3 rounds suits a short break, with a private chauffeur for your rounds.
- Highlands Classic: 5 nights, 4 rounds gives a rest day and covers the mountain courses without rushing.
- Lanna Signature: 7 nights, 5 rounds works if the flight days leave you with a full week.
Tell us your flight and we will time your pickup to the 00:30 arrival and your drop-off to the 01:30 departure. The direct flight also removes the Bangkok domestic leg from your plans, though fares will move as the season fills.
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Juneyao Shanghai to Chiang Mai flight restart?
Juneyao Airlines restarts its direct Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Chiang Mai (CNX) service on 17 October 2026. It runs four times a week on an Airbus A320, then drops to three times a week from 5 November 2026. Flight HO1363 leaves Shanghai at 20:15 and lands in Chiang Mai at 00:30 the next day. Check the operating days with the airline before you fix your golf dates.
Can I play golf on the day I land from Shanghai?
Yes, if you plan around a short night. The flight lands at 00:30, so book a driver to meet you and go straight to your hotel. Set a late morning or early afternoon tee time on day one at a course close to the city, and save the longer drives for day two.
How does the 01:30 return flight affect my last day?
HO1364 leaves Chiang Mai at 01:30, so your final day is a full day in Chiang Mai. You can play a morning round, eat dinner and head to the airport late in the evening. Keep your hotel room until departure or book a late checkout, so you can shower and pack your clubs after golf.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Juneyao Shanghai to Chiang Mai flight restart?
Juneyao Airlines restarts its direct Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Chiang Mai (CNX) service on 17 October 2026. It runs four times a week on an Airbus A320, then drops to three times a week from 5 November 2026. Flight HO1363 leaves Shanghai at 20:15 and lands in Chiang Mai at 00:30 the next day. Check the operating days with the airline before you fix your golf dates.
Can I play golf on the day I land from Shanghai?
Yes, if you plan around a short night. The flight lands at 00:30, so book a driver to meet you and go straight to your hotel. Set a late morning or early afternoon tee time on day one at a course close to the city, and save the longer drives for day two.
How does the 01:30 return flight affect my last day?
HO1364 leaves Chiang Mai at 01:30, so your final day is a full day in Chiang Mai. You can play a morning round, eat dinner and head to the airport late in the evening. Keep your hotel room until departure or book a late checkout, so you can shower and pack your clubs after golf.
